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COUNTRY CAMPING AT ITS BEST

RV Park & Campground in Lava Hot Springs, ID


COUNTRY CAMPING AT ITS BEST

RV Park & Campground in Lava Hot Springs, ID

Open May 1st through October 3rd, 2021

Portneuf Bend Campground

Nestled quietly and snugly along the Portneuf River and located half a mile outside the city of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Portneuf Bend Campground offers a country camping experience with plenty of room for fun and games. At the campground, day or night, enjoy the soothing sounds of the Portneuf River flowing close to your camp site.

Cast out your fishing pole! There are plenty of trout in the river! Just remember, a valid Idaho fishing license is required; you can get one https://idfg.idaho.gov/licenses. If your wanting to add a little extra adventure to your trip we are excited to offer a variety of rentals at the campground! please visit https://www.lavaoutdoorfunrentals.com  At night, sit by the campfire and relax with friends from far and near as you enjoy the star studded sky and listen to the whistle of the trains passing by. 

Whether you are a new visitor or an old friend, we welcome you to our campground and will do our best to assure your stay is enjoyable.
Nestled quietly and snugly along the Portneuf River and located half a mile outside the city of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Portneuf Bend Campground offers a country camping experience with plenty of room for fun and games. At the campground, day or night, enjoy the soothing sounds of the Portneuf River flowing close to your camp site.

Cast out your fishing pole! There are plenty of fish in the river! Just remember, a valid Idaho fishing license is required; you can get one here. At night, sit by the campfire and relax with friends from far and near as you enjoy the star studded sky and listen to the whistle of the trains passing by. 

Whether you are a new visitor or an old friend, we welcome you to our campground and will do our best to assure your stay is enjoyable.
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Only a One-minute Drive from Lava Hot Springs

We're only a short drive away from the Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex and Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Pools. Sink into the relaxing, cleansing hot springs or take a swim in one of the regular pools, then dry off and spend a fun day at our campground.

Things to Do in Lava Hot Springs, ID

There are plenty of family-friendly things to do near our five-acre camp. Join us for the 4th of July fireworks show. Come celebrate our town's birthday on the 24th of July. Dogpalooza, Oktoberfest, and Fire and Ice are just a few of the yearly activities in our small and friendly town. Our other favorite things to do in the area are:
Float on a tube down the Portneuf River
Zip line at Lava Zipline Adventures
Hike or bike the Centennial Trail
Float on a tube down the Portneuf River*
Zip line at Lava Zipline Adventures
Hike or bike the Centennial Trail
Tour the area on an ATV SXS MOPED SNOWMOBILE ETC!
Learn about the area at the
South Bannock County Historical Museum
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Rent tubes, kayaks, SXS, mopeds, etc right here at Portneuf Bend
Tour the area on an ATV**
Learn about the area at the
South Bannock County Historical Museum
Play at a nearby park


Reviews

Loved staying at Portneuf Bend. The scenery was beautiful. We were greeted with a smile and they were willing to help us find a spot that worked for our family. If we are ever in the are, we will camp here again. 
Crystal Cooper from Google Reviews
Fantastic campground. Very roomy campsites. Clean bathrooms. Close to the river for fishing. Wonderful experience. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!

Stephanie Green from Google Reviews
Camp sites are spacious and have individual fire rings and picnic tables. Electrical hook-ups only. River is at back of park and good access for swimming and tubing.

Ruffin It from Campground Reviews

Centrally Located for Day Trips

We're only an hour or two away from Idaho's best attractions, making for a fun day trip with the family. You can visit attractions like:
Geyser Park - Soda Springs
Bear Lake
Yellowstone Bear World
Geyser Park - Soda Springs
Bear Lake
Yellowstone Bear World
National Oregon/California Trail Center
Zoo Idaho
Minnetonka Cave
National Oregon/California Trail Center
Zoo Idaho
Minnetonka Cave

The History of Lava Hot Springs

The volcanically-heated hot springs of Lava Hot Springs, ID weren't always a tourist spot for people to relax. In the past, many, especially Native Americans, may have used the waters of the springs for healing and curative purposes. The hot springs were part of a Native American reservation until the 1800s, when the U.S. Government purchased the land. Then in 1902, those lands become public for everyone's use. 


If you'd like to learn about the history of the city of Lava Hot Springs as a whole, head to this website here.
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